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MD06 XJB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,652 mi
Last recorded68,652 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 XJB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 68,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,574 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2024 61,574 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 60,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle excessively corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 56,590 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,872 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,147 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 53,120 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,782 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust mounting brackets broken away and front flexe deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,935 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 47,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,618 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,120 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 21,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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MD06 XJB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 39,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD06 XJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MD06 XJB registered?

MD06 XJB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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